William C Kirkland
Era | WWII |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Petty Officer Second Class |
Wall | E |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 3 |
Plaque Number | 64 |
Motor Machinist's Mate Second Class
MEDALS: Presidential Unit Citation, American Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign w/2 Stars, World War II Victory, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Navy Occupation Service.
William was responsible for the engines on a landing craft carrying troops ashore during the Battles of Levte and the last Pacific Theater Invasion Okinawa on April 1, 1945. His family honors him.
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